If you are planning on using your chess set on a daily basis or joining a club or tournament you will want to be sure that you chess set is very durable.
The heavier plastic chess sets are one the best choices that you could choose. If you are searching for a chess set that you will be able to take anywhere you would like to take it then I highly suggest that you purchase the travel chess set that is smaller and more compact. Most of the travel chess sets are generally pegged or magnetic so that it will help to protect your game pieces from being jolted or bumped. With the travel set it can be easily put away, the board could be folded up, along with the pawns tucked inside it. You could possible find a cheap travel set for around $20.00 or even a basic one for possible less than $10.00.
